New York Corrections Chief Recalls Blackwell Mutiny
Dr Katherine B Davis, New York corrections commissioner, spent three days at Blackwell Island guiding inmates through discipline and reform. She said most grievances were petty and solved by direct talks with representatives while noting letters that leaked drugs. She praised prison fare and outlined a gradual transition away from stripes toward plain clothes to reinforce order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Corrections of
New York
Apacal
Washington Pool
Katherine B. Davis
Commissioner of
Corrections
Black Wells Island
Dr. Davis
Blackwella
Davis
Mulvaney
Womens
Blackwell's
Inez
Thaw Awarded Income From Estate After Insanity Ruling
In Pittsburgh, Judge James W. Over of the orphan's court grants Harry K Thaw $160 773 in income from his father's estate after trustees denied it since his insanity ruling. The fight began last January when Thaw sought 30000 for legal expenses and faced challenges from Fidelity Trust Company. The court allowed the petition and Thaw refused to submit to a mental examination, prompting further demurrers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburoh
Harry K. Thaw
James W. Over
Orphans’ Court
Thaw
Fidelity Tine and Trust Company
Fittsburgh
Trust Company
Alleniste
Aled
Judge Over
Watchmen on a Picnic Marks Ninth Annual Outing
Members of the Watchmen Association of Washington held their ninth annual picnic yesterday at Chesapeake Beach. A large turnout included Metropolitan police and discreet firemen, about ten in the party. The association’s special policemen work after hours in guarding businesses and real estate, receiving no government salary. Proceeds from the excursion will go to the association's sick and death fund. The organizing committee included Ti. A. Creel, W. H. Groves, OV. Pumphrey, B. McDearmo, A J. Ronsples, BF. Kinpfer, J. A Sheaffer, and J. P. Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti. A. Creel
W. H. Groves
OV. Pumphrey
B. McDearmo
A J. Ronsples
BF. Kinpfer
J. A Sheaffer
J. P. Cochran
Transatlantic Trip Fails Cripple and Small Craft Rescued
The crippled boat Holperrew, built by the maker, and its harbormaster were rescued after running on rocks near Plymouth. They were towed in and reported ready for another attempt, following a voyage from Bridgeport that began Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Washington Post
London
Holperrew
Bridgeport
Atlantic
Phymath
Holborraw
Bavarian Army Bans Trust Cigarettes Forces Officers Men To Buy Independently
Bavaria ordered all army branches including officers and men to buy cigarettes only from firms independent of the tobacco trust. Trust cigarettes had already been banned at Bavarian railway stations. Max Rooses, noted art authority and director of the Museum Plantin-Moretus, died in Antwerp at age 15? He was a world renowned expert on Rubens and Flemish painters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
Munich
Germany
Bavarian War Ministry
Tobacco Trust
Trust
Rooses
Antwerp
Belgium
Max Rooses
Plantin-Moretug
Hubens
Cabaret Opens At National Press Club Roof Garden
The National Press Club roof garden hosted its first cabaret show last night with a committee led by Theodore Tiller. Performers included Arthur McCreszitt, Irwin Cosgrove, Arthur W. Jett, Arthur Johnson, Ray Morgan, and George O’Connor who led and entertained with recurring recalls to the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Press Club
Irwin Cosgrove
Arthur W. Jett
Golos
Arthur Johnson
Ray Morgan
R. Eawin Jones
Daniel Dillon
Chauncéy Olcott
Sdlos
Arthur B. Pierce
Bert Willams
Trade Oppose Trust Bill Features Discussion at White House
President meets Kansas City delegation of business leaders led by B R Long Charles Keith and J B White to discuss antitrust measures and the Clayton bill. They urge definitions remain and request trade commission authority after investigation. S R Bertron of Bertron Griscom & Co to confer with the President today on national business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Bertron
New York
White House
Kansas City
A. Long
Charles 9. Keith
J. B. White
Senate
Hoes
Bertron
Bertron, Griscom & Co
Business
Financial Ac
Acrimonious Press Row Sparks Franco German Clash
A dispute among Paul and Guy Cassagnac of Au torite and I Fuchs of the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger with Carl Lahm of the Leipzig Tageblatt threatens Franco German tensions. Cassagnac challenged Fuchs to a duel over an article about a one year sentence for Algatian cartoonist Hansi. Lahm was challenged for not leaving the country in 48 hours. The German embassy in Paris prepared to defend German correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Guy Cassagnac
Autorite
I. Fuchs
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Carl Lahm
Leipzig
Leipzie
Algatian
Hansi
Paul Casaagnac
Lahm
Paria Fa
17 year old Miss Watkins disappears amid romance
Gladys Watkins, 17, left her Washington home to meet a handsome Spanish student in New York. Police were alerted as her parents feared elopement. A detective restrained her on arrival in New York and a telegram asked Washington police to take custody. Miss Watkins is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Watkins of 60 Eighth Street Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Watkins
Gladys
Washington
New York
George A. Watkins
Eighth Street
Demand Flat Service in District Supreme Court Case
Jesse L. Heiskell leads a business men’s association challenging Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone’s move to abandon flat-rate contracts. He seeks court orders to enforce current rates, restore former rates, and require specific performance of all contracts. Justice Anderson set July 24 to show cause. Heiskell argues utilities commission overstepped authority without a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Chesapeake and Potomac
Jesse L. Heiskell
Asuit
Helakell
Auing
Capes
Helskell
Paby He Utilities Commission
Congress
Thalr
Heiskell
Syme
HE. H. Thomas
New Cuban Minister Arrives at New Willard
Dr Manuele Cespedes, newly appointed Cuban Minister to the United States, arrived at the New Willard. An accomplished linguist and jurist, he has served six years in Cuba’s lower house and as revolutionary governor of Santiago Province. He is son of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, a key figure in Cuba's 1868 war against Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuele Vesvened
United States
New Willard
Cespedes
Charlier Institute
New York
Germany
France
Santiago
Rome
Italy
Cuba
Permanent Commission of International Investigation
Republic of Salvador
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Spain
Editor Sues A Minister In Slander Case
Norfolk Va July 12 Col A B Williams editor of the Roanoke Times filed suit for slander against Rev B Lacy Hoge pastor of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church over a sermon claim that Williams was paid by liquor interests. Williams sought criminal libel but opted for slander with damages to be disclosed after filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Williams
B. Lacy Hoge
Norfolk
Roanoke Times
Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church
Williams
Csr. Williams
Roanoke
Col. Williams
Hogé
Air boat problem promises transatlantic flight plan
Trials today of the sea sled hull for the Wanamaker flying boat Amparten convince Lieut. John C. Porte and Glenn H. Curtiss that fixing proper planing surfaces is solved. An Atlantic crossing attempt is assured with a Newfoundland expedition leaving New York August 1. Hull rebuild to ship to St Johns is next, with an ocean flight anticipated around August 3 subject to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammondsport
Wanamaker
Amparten
John C. Porte
Glenn H. Curtiss
Atlantic
Newfoundland
New York
St. Johns
Policewoman hopeful sheds 25 pounds in five days on ice diet
Chicago July 15 a civil service candidate seeking policewoman status claims a five day weight loss of 25 pounds by ice and lemon peels diet and vigorous exercise. Examiners report outside weight limit is 18 pounds, candidate fell from 225 to 200 pounds. daily reports to be checked as others take the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Civil Service
Examiners
Elvil Nervies
Seat of Government Celebrates 124th Anniversary in DC
The District of Columbia marks its 124th anniversary as the seat of the government on July 16, 1790. The historical account traces selection of the site by Congress, the laying of the cornerstone, and the early reshaping of the city. Washington’s development era began with a renaissance in 1871 led by Alexander R. Shepherd, culminating in a reconfigured 6 square mile district after 1846, amid nicknames reflecting its then vast distances and sparse housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
United States
Cansreas
Congress
Maryland
Virginia
Atlantic
New York
Kingston
Annapolis
New Jersey
Delaware
Georgetown
Potomac
Washington
Anni Us
Pierre Charles L'iinfant
Continental Army
Andrew Eltentt Tala
Columbia
Capitol
Philadelphia
Alexander R. Shepherd
Halibut Trust Indicted in Conspiracy to Control Supply
A Federal grand jury indicted members of the so called halibut trust under the Sherman act. The Booth Fisheries Company entities, Chippeck Fish Company of Seattle, International Fisheries Company, San Juan Fishing and Packing Company, Occidental Fish Company, and several officers and buyers face charges of conspiring to control halibut supply and prices from the North Pacific North Atlantic and Bering Sea regions. Indictments name executives A B Carpenter W C Chatter William Calvert Jr and W J Maddock with operations linked to Seattle Boston and Chicago based firms and warehouses along the Great Lakes and Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Federal Grand Jury
Halibut Trust
North Atlantic
North Pacifi
Bering Seas
United States
Booth Fisheries Company
Maryland
The
Washington
Chippeck Fish Company
International Fisheries Company
San Juan Fishing and Packing Company
Occidental Fish Company
A. B. Carpenter
W- C. Chatter
William Calvert, Jr
W. J. Maddock
Booth Interents
North Pacific
Bering Sea
Tacoma
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
8. C
Boston
Chicago
Great Lakes
Middle West
French Aeroplane Parade as Bastille Anniversary Marked by Review
Paris observers recount half a million Parisians at the president’s Bastille anniversary review. About 80,000 troops marched past the stand while 400 army aeroplanes roared overhead at Longchamps. Cuirassiers with brass helmets charged within 20 paces of the president as fireworks and dances lit cities across France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Longchamps
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
France
Amateur League Baseball Report From Frintere Emerald
Unclear OCR provides full box with Emeralds and Station teams listing players. Scoring shows Hunt Thornett Phipps and Murphy among others with partial statistics and notes on hits, runs, errors, and umpires. game duration about 1 hour 3 minutes.
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Frintere
Emerald
Abhoae
Southerp
Auhoae
Goucher
O'Donnell
Hunt
Iriddle
McKay
Lemerie
Thounert
Hadbroner
Roberts
Murphy
Ol Black
Fsb
O Cutting
Varele
Nald
Haiforan
Hiwock
al Batchelor
Cooke
McDonough
Mark
al Wagier
Tellan
Rawlings
Simonton
Fwuuch
Norris
Hollaran
Lauter
Arena Tea
Bae
Thornett
Phipps
J. Thomp- Felmena
Warthen
Nol
Riddle
Holbruner
Dees
Teck
Dill
Batchelor
Baecc
Stalion
Ring McKar
Julian
O'Dengourhern
Munch
Lemeric
McDonoush
Oi Warthen
Munea
Plats
NcDonough
Norrie
Mack
Warth
Rabents
Fury
Hol
Platz
Joran
Mclay
Varela
United Brethren baseball at Keller details from scorebook
In a late innings duel United Brethren beat Keller with a winning run in the ninth. Hancock Miller and Behrman led at the plate with multiple hits while Floyd pitched for the Brethren and Banner for Keller. Offense featured singles, errors, and a trio of base hits that defined the tense finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brehren
Arhoal Miller
ARH
AE Custom
diFigon
Halridge
Rokemen
Ferguson
Benner. P
Potter
Potter, 2Be 2 4 8 2 1)C.dodge, Tb. 3 E71 4 1 Dowrkilbré 21 7 1 1|Mortimar
ToerNlé
Tipton
Little
Fab
Moore
Ritranb'r
McKeever
Figns
Loyd
Daly
Dodge
Woials
Maud Brethren
Keller
Catlom
Hollidge
Behrman
United Brethren
Errora
Heller
United Wrathren
Fim
Batle
Om Floyd
Floyd
Banner
Threebaee
Dowriel
Ait—Riversombe
Wits
Dowrick
Beaner
B. Myon
Bittenbender
P. Dodge
Linton Haser
Cullom
Hallidge
Pojter
Whitenss Ave 3 OM0 Class 2 Chemistry 6 Insecticide 5
A fragmented sports record lists players and stats for a chemistry and insecticide game on Whitney Avenue. Names such as Neuman, Wortendyke, Nichols, and Thompson appear with positions and scoring notes. Umpires are noted as Garvey, and the match clock shows 1 hour 50 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitlock
Neumann
Stai
Tmrie
Alnor
Thorps
Oimarnekan
Hunter
Vitale
Fainsee
Tortena
Nichols
Totaig
Relley
Ewing
Thompson
Kelley
Neuman
Wortendyke
Nichola
Kalle—Atwell
Nichol
My. Garvey
Time of Fame
Lawyer Takes Stand in Patterson Trial Ruling Dispute
Witnesses recount disputes over bills of exceptions in the John H. Patterson embezzlement case. Colina says Justice Wright should have accepted his bill. Proctor defends the court and calls Patterson’s bill untrue. Former District Attorney D. W. Baker also testifies to correct prior statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Proctor
Proctor
John H. Collins
John H. Patterson
McCoy Judiciary and Committee of the House
Justice Wright
Patterson
Colina
James M. Proctor
McCoy
Collins
Mr. Procter
Mr. Proctor
D. W. Baker
I Will Do Justice Caillaux Letter From Paris
The Paris Figaro publishes the March 16 letter said to be from Mme Caillaux to her husband the day of the Calmette shooting. It proclaims premeditation and a resolve to "do justice" as France and the republic face press calumny, signed "MENRIETTE."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme. Caillaux
M. Calmette
the Figaro
Figaro
The
France
Calmatte
Republic
Menriette
French Court Halts U S Aid in Foreign Tax Probe
Paris July formal ruling bars Henry Munroe and Co. from sending books and papers abroad at U S customs request tied to Miss Mary Dolan a Brookline dressmaker case. Court upholds bank customer secrecy warning it cannot be used to aid foreign fiscal administration harming French commerce or interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Henry Munroe & Co
France
United States
Mary 4
Dolan
Brookline
Mass
Treasury
Rebels Facing Famine In Puerto Plata Battle
U S naval officers report rising death rate and scarce food and water among Dominican rebels in Puerto Plata, as famine and disease threaten their hold. Capt Eberle of the Washington notes federal fire nearby while rebels do not reply. Battleship off Cape Haitien reports conditions unchanged with occasional shots to the south and east. Gen Victoria, related to the former president, reportedly supports Bordas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Plata
Hordas
Eberle
Washington
United States
Guantanamo
Victoria
Bordas
Russell
South Carolina
Cape Haitieh
Call for court psychology unit to curb crime costs
Dr William Healy urged a definite department of psychological diagnosis in courts at a Chicago meeting. He valued crime’s societal cost at 2 to 4 million dollars daily in America. Dr Mary Pogue warned feeble minded individuals reproduce unethically, fearing thousands in Chicago head to insane hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Healy
Chicago
William Healy
Mary Pogue
Geneva
Wis
Dr. Pogue
Umpires And Pitches For Hospital Fund Game In Alexandria
Umpire Nick Altrack and players from Alexandria Washington and Andres Jackson lodges of Masons staged a charity baseball game in Alexandria to raise funds for the hospital. The mock match featured odd plays, a comic somersault by City Councilman Brumback, and an unofficial score of 1 to 6 in favor of Jackson Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington Fost Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Nick Altrack
Alexandria Hospital Building Fund
Alexandria Washington
Andres Jackson Lodges
Masons
Altrack
Jackson Lodge
Russell
Washington Lodge
Swan
Herbert Rose
Lore Russell
Foster
Latham
Jackson
Blumenfeld
Daingerfield
Wade
Zachary
Brumback
Harper and Schwarzmann
Wastington
District Upholds Eight Hour Law for Women
Francis H. Stevens assistant corporation counsel defending the District eight hour law in District Supreme Court says opponents are wasting energy. He notes Congress examined the measure in all phases before acting and asserts the District government will uphold the act as legal and beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis H. Stevens
District Supreme Court
Congress
Stevens
Powderly Aids Salem Fire Victims Labor Official Heads East
Fugusky chief of the Bureau of Distribution, Department of Labor, travels to Massachusetts to assist hundreds left homeless by Salem’s large fire. He aims to place textile and shoe workers in nearby cities with local industries. The department reports 200 men placed in Fall River and other factories on the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Fugusky
Bureau of Distribution
Department of Labor
Massachusetts
Salem
Pawderly Wll
Fall River
Ulster Won't Yield Army in Splendid Trim
Lord Northcliffe owner London Times reports Ulster Protestants organize a large, well equipped force in rebellion against Rome rule. He argues they have hospitals, signaling, transport, and veterans from the South African War, aiming to resist Dublin parliament and possibly carve Ulster as a separate state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Northcliffe
London Times
London Daily Mail
Ulster
London
North Ireland
Dublin
T. PB. O'Connor
Oconnor
Ireland
Rome
Con Reland
Mr. O'Connor
Ima
Russia
Earl Kitchener
James II
England
Middle West
Redmond
Excursions to Colonial Beach by Steamer St Johnsy
Washington pleasure seekers flock to Colonial Beach aboard the palatial St. Johns steamship. Week end trips depart Saturdays at 2 20 p.m. from Seventh Street Wharf and Sundays at 9 a.m. Amusements, fishing, crabbing, and sailing are highlighted features this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Beach
Washington
St. Jonns
Atlantic City
St. Johny
Seventh Street
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Harry Thaw
Pittsburgh
Press Club
Riggs
Washington Girl
New York City
Heiskell Salt
Mamuel de Cespedes
United States Government
Fish “Trust
Acts
Halibut Combine
North Atlantic and
Pacific
Bastile Fete
Folk Review
Printers
Southern
UTD Brethren
T. Stephen's
ST. Martin
St. Mart's
St. Step's
Riley
Logan
Burke
Perics
Parks
Catbert
Mac
Logen
Arawer
Whitney Ave
OMO Class
Newport
Resolute
Vanitle
Defiance
Newport Yacht Racing Association
H. Neme
Kraft
McDaniel
McCarthy
Dieste
Kelly
Miller
C On
Flames
Urban
Highlandere
Holy Name
Runa
Mulroe
Nops
Tomlin
Reps
O' Lene
Sebrle Tumin
Frazier
DeNeil
T. Felllard
Naplea
Plicher
Sy ‘Nope
Pascedatin
Stier McGarray
Belk
Sepe
Ol Syars
Ary
Ame
el Whitney
Granger
Chaggett
Mos
Whitney
Ome
Thoropson
Clagestt
Tr Strack
Ampson
Clagett
Jiller
Baggett
Gallagher
Nau
Doteman
Stolso Bace
B. Gallagher
John E. Collins
Wright
MME
Caillaux
Calmette
U.S
U. S. Naval
Nick
Altrock
Hospital
Police Board
Board of Police
Lawler
Fisher
Niel Goofs
King and Reval
King
Tne
Varney Bros
del Ray
Alexandria County
Fredericksburg
A. F. Cannaday
Washington Southern Railway
Joseph Williams
Willams
Newport News
Navy
Colorado
Wees
Annetta G. Mead
John H. Schibeman
Denver
Colo
Methodist Protestant Church
C. R. Strausburg
Ethel Bestal
Mary Dickinson
Alice Mead
William M. King
James E. King
Alexandria Light Infantry
H. Noel Garner
Mr. King
Richmond
H. Stevens
Act
Powderly
Northcliffe
Fine Hospital Corps
Dept. 9-S
Besinal
Baltimars
MD. Bonareot
Hhemives
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